Colour Idioms
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Meaning: a smart, educated woman who focuses on her studies, which some men do not like.
Example: She was often called a bluestocking because of her love for reading and discussing philosophy. Read more ➺
Meaning: a stock issued by a well-established, financially sound company with a history of reliable earnings and regular dividend payments.
Example: Investors often seek out blue-chip stocks like Coca-Cola and IBM for their portfolios. Read more ➺
Meaning: referring to the feeling of jealousy or envy.
Example: After seeing her friend's new car, Maria felt the green-eyed monster creeping up inside her. Read more ➺
Meaning: typically refers to a person who is shy, timid, or reserved in social situations.
Example: Avril is such a shrinking violet at parties; she always sticks to the sidelines and rarely speaks up. Read more ➺
Meaning: unfairly associate someone with others who share negative characteristics or behaviors.
Example: Hey, don't tar all politicians with the same brush; some are genuinely working for positive change. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone who looks sick or nauseated.
Example: The sight of blood always makes her go green around the gills. Read more ➺
Meaning: a new or inexperienced person.
Example: My dad is a greenhorn when it comes to computers. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to describe a cowardly and weak person.
Example: There is no place for a lily-livered soldier in The United States Army. Read more ➺
Meaning: a sign of a particular issue requiring attention.
Example: United, American, and Delta airlines suspended all flights to China. This was a red flag as the coronavirus wreaked havoc on the airline industry. Read more ➺
Meaning: in good health and spirits.
Example: As a famous president, he has the perfect reason to be in the pink. Read more ➺
